Malissa Locke
About Malissa Locke
Malissa Locke is a Sterilization Scientist II at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in quality control and validation roles at Baxter International Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Malissa Locke has been working at Boston Scientific as a Sterilization Scientist II since 2021. In this role, she is involved in ensuring the sterilization processes meet the necessary regulations and standards. Her work contributes to the overall safety and efficacy of medical devices produced by the company. This role leverages her extensive experience in quality control and validation within the biotech and medical device industries.
Previous Experience at Baxter International Inc.
Prior to her current position, Malissa Locke worked at Baxter International Inc. for nine years split across two roles. From 2018 to 2021, she served as a Validation Associate II, focusing on the validation processes for medical products to comply with industry standards and regulations. From 2012 to 2018, she was a Quality Control Lab Analyst III, where she conducted detailed analysis to ensure the quality and safety of products. Her roles at Baxter were critical in maintaining product integrity and compliance.
Early Career at Synovis Life Technologies
Malissa Locke began her career in quality assurance at Synovis Life Technologies, where she worked from 2007 to 2012. As a Quality Assurance Lab Technician, she was responsible for conducting rigorous tests and inspections to ensure the company's medical products met high standards of quality. This role laid the groundwork for her expertise in quality control and validation in the medical device industry.
Customer Service Role at Ecolab
Before transitioning into the biotech and medical device fields, Malissa Locke worked at Ecolab as a Customer Service Representative from 2003 to 2007. In this role, she developed strong communication skills and gained valuable experience in customer relations, which has been beneficial in her subsequent technical roles.
Educational Background
Malissa Locke earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota. This educational foundation provided her with a strong understanding of biological sciences, which has been instrumental in her various roles within the biotech and medical device industries.